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Maen Skymaster 38 MKIIIvsKUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006

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Skymaster 38 MKIII
MaenSkymaster 38 MKIII
MSRP $1,679
ROYAL SMITH 90-006
KUOEROYAL SMITH 90-006
MSRP $795

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Skymaster 38 MKIII38mm
ROYAL SMITH 90-00635mm
Power Reserve
Skymaster 38 MKIII40h
ROYAL SMITH 90-00642h
Water Resistance
Skymaster 38 MKIII100m
ROYAL SMITH 90-006100m
MSRP
Skymaster 38 MKIII$1,679
ROYAL SMITH 90-006$795

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
38mm
35mm
Thickness
13.4mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
Lug Width
18mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
Dome
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
M6.1.1
Ivory
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW510mb
Miyota 9039
Power Reserve
40h
42h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,679
$795

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What people say

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Maen Skymaster 38 MKIII

The Maen Skymaster 38 MKIII is praised for its refined case, impressive fit and finish, and compact 38mm size, which offers a premium feel with a sharp, legible dial and well-executed applied markers. Reviewers note the sweet winding action and the vintage-inspired brown sunburst dial with dauphine hands and lollipop register pointers. The watch is powered by a manual-wind Sellita SW510Mb movement with a 63-hour power reserve. Accuracy figures vary, with one reviewer reporting +7 seconds per day and another stating a tolerance of +/-15 seconds per day. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the Maen Skymaster 38 MKIII for its refined vintage-inspired design and compact dimensions at its price point.

From video reviewers

The 38mm case size is a key strength for the Maen Skymaster 38 MKIII. Reviewers noted the excellent quality-price ratio for a Swiss-made chronograph.

KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006

Owners widely praise the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006 for its visual appeal and sapphire crystal with AR coating. The watch functions correctly and keeps time at approximately +5 seconds per day on the wrist, powered by a Miyota 9039 movement. On balance, owners value the watch's aesthetics and specifications, though some question its overall value proposition.

From video reviewers

The watch's unique blend of modern and retro elements is a notable strength, with a textured ivory waffle dial and Breguet numerals giving it the look of a vintage watch from the 1950s and 1960s. A potential drawback is the ~$770 USD price point, which is significant for a microbrand. Reviewers disagree on the movement's accuracy, with one reviewer noting it is noisy and another describing it as a "Japanese-manufactured high beat premium automatic movement".

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